In this detailed review of the Land Rover Defender Octa Edition 1, we examine the design, interior, features, performance, ride, handling, braking, and steering of this vehicle. Competing with the ...

The Land Rover Defender has always stood for rugged performance and timeless capability. In 2025, it takes on a new identity as “the rarest Defender ever built,” the OCTA Edition One, now armored by ...

The re-birth of the legendary Land Rover Defender in 2019 felt like one of those seminal moments in an automaker's history; an iconic silhouette brought back with modern powertrains and luxury ...

The Land Rover Defender OCTA is a testament to the British brand’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering. Drawing inspiration from the diamond, the hardest mineral on Earth, ...

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The most capable, most extreme Defender to ever come from the factory is here, and it’s called the 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa. Based on the 110 (that’s the four-door, medium-sized one), the ...

The Land Rover Defender Octa has stood out as one of the most capable and intimidating SUVs on the market, blending rugged presence and abilities with a brawny V8 soundtrack. Does that make it a ...

Michael Frank has been writing and editing car and motorcycle coverage for the past two decades. His outlets have included Forbes, Coolhunting, The Wall Street Journal, Car & Driver, Road & Track, The ...

Peter earned a Bachelor of Archeology and Creative Writing from the University of Alabama and has since joined his love of driving and riding with storytelling. His voice is full of southern ...

Having been on sale now for a full year, the Land Rover Defender Octa is getting its second special edition. The 2026 Defender Octa Black is exactly what it sounds like: a Defender Octa, but black.